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The Impact Of Student Race In The Determination Of Eligibility Of Emotional Disturbance As Recommended By School Psychologists: Implications For The Disproportionate Representation Of African-American Males In Special Education, Shirley Ja. Green
Education Doctoral
This mixed-method study investigated the impact of student race in the determination of eligibility of emotional disturbance as recommended by school psychologists. The results of this study looked at the implications that the evaluation component of the referral to the Committee on Special Education (CSE) has on the disproportionate representation of African-American males classified with an emotional disturbance. The quantitative component was completed during an experiment involving school psychologists who reviewed student profiles of an African-American male student and a White male student with the same profile. The analysis looked to determine the frequency that the African-American student was classified …
Self Contained Classrooms In Today's Schools, Greg O'Connor
Self Contained Classrooms In Today's Schools, Greg O'Connor
Education Masters
The purpose of this literature review is to examine the characteristics and effectiveness of self contained classrooms in today’s schools. This paper talks about what is involved in a self contained classroom, the least restrictive environment, opportunities for inclusion, benefits of inclusion, and the social implications on students in a self contained classroom. Following the review is a research study that describes the environment, strategies, and to what extent students in self-contained classrooms are involved in different settings.
Relevancy=Qsen + Complete Baccalaureate Curriculum Redesign, Charlene M. Smith
Relevancy=Qsen + Complete Baccalaureate Curriculum Redesign, Charlene M. Smith
Nursing Faculty/Staff Publications
Faculty in the WSON opted to consider a complete curriculum redesign of the baccalaureate nursing program to assure relevancy to practice. A quality improvement process was used to accomplish the curriculum redesign.
Using Read-Alouds To Reinforce Comprehension In Second Grade Students, Melissa Alessandra
Using Read-Alouds To Reinforce Comprehension In Second Grade Students, Melissa Alessandra
Education Masters
This research study aimed to determine if interactive read-alouds have a greater impact on student comprehension than non-interactive read-alouds when numerous factors are taken into consideration. It will be determined why interactive read-alouds have a greater impact on student comprehension. Data was collected through numerous observations, interviews, assessments, and two read-aloud sessions with four second grade males. Based on the results from this study, it is proclaimed that interactive read-alouds have a greater impact on student comprehension than non-interactive read-alouds. The use of interactive read-alouds in a classroom setting will lead to higher levels of participation and engagement among students …
Best Practices For Improving The Vocabularies Of Students Who Live In Poverty, Justine Cipura
Best Practices For Improving The Vocabularies Of Students Who Live In Poverty, Justine Cipura
Education Masters
Students need to have well-developed vocabularies to succeed in language arts as well as in all other content areas. Student success and achievement can be attributed to in part to the difference between the vocabulary knowledge of students who live in poverty and students who do not. This action research project looks at different methods of vocabulary instruction to determine the best practice. This study took place in a fifth grade classroom at a Title One school. The methods of instruction tested were explicit instruction, teaching vocabulary in context, and a combination approach. This study concluded that vocabulary should be …
The Impact Of Traditional Vs. Interactive Instruction On Student Comprehension, Laura Connell
The Impact Of Traditional Vs. Interactive Instruction On Student Comprehension, Laura Connell
Education Masters
This action research project asks if the comprehension of students who have moderate to severe cognitive disabilities benefit more from interactive or traditional teaching methods. It was the claim that interactive teaching instruction is more beneficial to comprehension. Direct and interactive instruction was used with two students to determine which instruction was most beneficial. Through teacher interviews, student work samples, and field notes taken, direct instruction proved to be better for comprehension. Educators of students with significant disabilities should use a combination of direct and interactive instruction to benefit students’ comprehension.
Effective Comprehension Strategies After Initial Reading Of Fiction And Nonfiction Texts, Sarah Martin
Effective Comprehension Strategies After Initial Reading Of Fiction And Nonfiction Texts, Sarah Martin
Education Masters
Given that responsible students actively engage in their own literacy learning by developing personal literacy goals and that learning occurs when effective reading strategies are taught, this action research project asks, which after reading strategies work best with fiction and nonfiction texts in developing comprehension in fifth graders? Research for this study takes place at Middlebrook Elementary School. Three fifth grade students participated in several reading and assessment tasks over the course of seven work sessions. The findings and implications suggest that inferring is most useful when reading fiction, summarizing proved to be an effective for both genres. Lastly, results …
Beginning Readers And The Use Of Rime Analogies In Word Recognition, Lauren Carnevale
Beginning Readers And The Use Of Rime Analogies In Word Recognition, Lauren Carnevale
Education Masters
Learning how to segment and blends sounds within words is instrumental in the acquisition of literacy. The purpose of this action research was to explore how the use of rime analogies can help beginning readers recognize new words. Researchers have determined that explicit phonics instruction is more beneficial than implicit phonics instruction, and that the use of rime analogies helps student decode unknown words through the recognition of known sound units. An experimental and control group were used in this study to compare the growth of students who were exposed to four rime analogies against students who were exposed to …
The Impact Of Specific Ipad Applications On Phonics Instruction In Kindergarten Students, Jennifer Jaffarian
The Impact Of Specific Ipad Applications On Phonics Instruction In Kindergarten Students, Jennifer Jaffarian
Education Masters
This research study determined if four iPad phonics applications had an impact on phonics acquisition in kindergarten students. This study concluded that the phonics iPad applications used in this study proved neither more nor less effective than the phonics iPad applications set in place by the classroom teacher. Data was collected through assessments, observations, and interviews with kindergarten students and their teacher. Based on the results from this study, no definitive difference was found between the four iPad applications and the iPad applications already set in place by the classroom teacher. The use of iPad applications should be considered when …
Students And Graphic Novels: How Visuals Aid In Literary Term Recall And Students' Perceptions Of The Tools, Jacelyn Kit Liberto
Students And Graphic Novels: How Visuals Aid In Literary Term Recall And Students' Perceptions Of The Tools, Jacelyn Kit Liberto
Education Masters
This study examined how graphic novels can reinforce students’ understanding of literary terms and what students’ perceptions of using graphic novels as a learning tool are. The research was conducted with three reading clinic students who completed pre and post unit questionnaires on the literary terms used studied, filled out a questionnaire about graphic novels, created pre and post unit creative pieces based on the literary terms and were observed for behaviors and attitudes. The findings show that using graphic novels can enhance student recall of literary terms and they are a text type students enjoy. Teachers should use graphic …
The Effect Of Spoken Word Poetry On The Development Of Voice In Writing, Kathryn Michalko
The Effect Of Spoken Word Poetry On The Development Of Voice In Writing, Kathryn Michalko
Education Masters
The following study examines the effect of Spoken Word Poetry on the development of voice in writing. For this action research project, data was collected in a variety of ways which entailed observations, interviews, surveys, and authentic work completed by participants. This study reveals that the use of Spoken Word Poetry in the classroom impacts the development of voice in writing. As a result, teachers should incorporate Spoken Word Poetry into their writing curriculum. Spoken Word Poetry is a writing tool that will help students breed confidence and discover their self-identities through the act of performing.
The Impact Of Teachers Of Different Genders Instructing Students Of Different Genders, Ashley Florack
The Impact Of Teachers Of Different Genders Instructing Students Of Different Genders, Ashley Florack
Education Masters
This study aims to examine the effects of teachers of different genders instructing students of different genders. Data was collected through concept maps of classroom physical space, teacher interviews, student attitude surveys and classroom observational notes of sixth and seventh grade students and teachers. The study reveals that male and female teachers privilege students of the opposite sex, female students have more negative attitudes towards reading and physical space plays a role in student engagement and participation among male and female students. Teachers need to be conscious of their decisions and how assumptions and bias expectations can hinder student learning.
The Implementation Of The Ipad In Reading Instruction, Emily Greenfield
The Implementation Of The Ipad In Reading Instruction, Emily Greenfield
Education Masters
This research paper explores the implementation of the iPad into reading instruction, specifically, how do teachers use the iPad to facilitate reading instruction in middle school classrooms? Examining the implementation of the iPad in the classroom will provide insight into possible benefits, including increasing student engagement and reading comprehension. Students from one fifth grade and one sixth grade classroom were observed, interviewed and assessed after using the iPad in their daily reading instruction. The study resulted in inconclusive gains in comprehension and increased student engagement. The implementation of the iPad provides several opportunities for teachers to create interactive learning experiences …
The Most Effective Pre-Reading Strategies For Comprehension, Jessica Marinaccio
The Most Effective Pre-Reading Strategies For Comprehension, Jessica Marinaccio
Education Masters
This study aimed to compare different pre-reading strategies that improve students’ comprehension. This research determined that teachers who activated students’ prior knowledge before reading enhanced their students’ comprehension. Data was collected through observation of students utilizing three different pre-reading strategies, an interview with a classroom teacher, and a multiple-choice comprehension quiz. The study reveals that students benefited from the book feature walk pre-reading strategy the greatest because students’ prior knowledge and peer interaction were used the greatest. Teachers’ implications include knowing the pre-reading strategy that will be the most efficient and knowing the text for students to successfully comprehend the …
Boys And Writing: A Look Into Attitudes And Perceptions, Alyssa Scott
Boys And Writing: A Look Into Attitudes And Perceptions, Alyssa Scott
Education Masters
The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence boys’ negative perception of writing then analyze how that perception affects the quality of their work. The study consisted of nine male participants who were identified by their classroom teachers. Data was collected over three meetings with teachers and students as anecdotal notes, observations, writing samples, and surveys were conducted. The results indicate that male students perceive writing to be a negative thing due to the stagnant nature of the process, lack of interest in school based topics, and negative perception of self as a writer. All of …
History Losing Its Value: Representation Of Minorities Within High School History Texts, Taylor Giarrizzo
History Losing Its Value: Representation Of Minorities Within High School History Texts, Taylor Giarrizzo
Education Masters
Textbooks have been viewed as unbiased and influential sources. This study posed the question: how does the representation of minorities in high school history textbooks impact student perception of those races? Research for the study was conducted in a Western New York State suburban high school within two classrooms: one 11th grade A.P. U.S. history class and one 9th grade AVID social studies class. Through textbook analysis, classroom observations, and student interviews, three findings appeared. Lack of information in textbooks caused students to question the source’s validity, students gained more information through multiple perspectives, and accurate portrayals of minorities allowed …
African American English And Writing Instruction, Julie Selner
African American English And Writing Instruction, Julie Selner
Education Masters
This action research study examined the effects of African American English on writing in school and how it attributes to students’ attitudes toward writing. Research was conducted in two fourth grade classrooms during writing instruction. The data was collected through teacher and student questionnaires, observations, and student writing samples. The findings showed that teachers were not explicitly teaching students how to dialect shift between African American English and Standard English; however teachers were sensitive to their students’ needs based on their language variations. In order to ensure that writing instruction is culturally relevant for all students, it is important to …
Differentiated Small Group Word Study Instruction: A Developmental Spelling Approach, Emily E. Pettit
Differentiated Small Group Word Study Instruction: A Developmental Spelling Approach, Emily E. Pettit
Education Masters
This study examined if differentiated small group word study instruction would impact student achievement more than whole group instruction. I claim that small group instruction following a developmental approach more significantly affects student progress. Students were divided into homogeneous groups based on assessment results. Established weekly routines included a teacher lesson, word sorting, word hunts, and games. This study proves that word study instruction is most effective in small groups focused on developmental spelling progress instead of in a whole group setting. Homogenous small groups provide more individualized attention at each student’s instructional level and result in more positive student …
Parental Involvement And The Impact On Students' Literacy Development, Kalina E. Simonds
Parental Involvement And The Impact On Students' Literacy Development, Kalina E. Simonds
Education Masters
This study seeks to examine how parental involvement impacts students’ literacy development at the adolescent level, as it pertains to seventh and eighth graders. I affirm that parental involvement inside and outside the classroom is a key factor in increasing academic success. Data was collected through questionnaires, direct observations, and teacher interviews. This study reveals that parental involvement still is prevalent at the adolescent level, only the emphasis tends to shift from an academic setting to a more social and athletic environment. The shift provides the opportunity to continue communication between the student, parent, and school while reinforcing the understated …
The Importance Of Background Information When Reading Informational Text In The Primary Classroom, Carly Smith
The Importance Of Background Information When Reading Informational Text In The Primary Classroom, Carly Smith
Education Masters
The goal of this study was to examine the impact background knowledge has on the reading and comprehension of informational text. I believe that background knowledge on the content and genre related to informational text is essential in order to comprehend this genre of text. This study examines how kindergarten students interacted with informational text and the impact background knowledge had on their understanding of informational text. Data was collected through assessments, field notes, and surveys. This study found that kindergarten students are not only capable of learning from informational text, but that they also enjoy reading this genre. It …
Early Intervention And Special Education, Erika Eaton
Early Intervention And Special Education, Erika Eaton
Education Masters
The literature review highlights different aspects of Early Intervention; the history and background of the development of Early Intervention programs and services, who Early Intervention serves, what types of Early Intervention programs and services are available, and the effectiveness of quality Early Intervention programs. As with all programs and services in the education field, Early Intervention mandates and laws are constantly changing, and this literature review reflects information currently available in the Early Intervention field. Research was conducted through the means of a survey given randomly to Special Education teachers in the Rochester area, which was broken down and analyzed. …
The Effects Of Early Intervention Therapy On Children With Developmental Disorders, Martha Ross
The Effects Of Early Intervention Therapy On Children With Developmental Disorders, Martha Ross
Education Masters
Through research it has been proven that early intensive behavioral treatment has been effective in children with developmental disorders; specifically children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children diagnosed with this particular disorder display deficits in communication, social interaction and problem behaviors. Through parent completed surveys, this study looks at the number of hours of early intensive behavioral treatment children diagnosed with ASD and the effects that it has had on these children. Surveys were completed by parents who live both in Monroe County (located in New York) and in neighboring counties and states. The results showed that similar to research, …
Movement Is Medicine: The Effect Of A Structured Mobility Program On Functional Decline In Hospitalized Older Adults, Marie J. Bell
Movement Is Medicine: The Effect Of A Structured Mobility Program On Functional Decline In Hospitalized Older Adults, Marie J. Bell
Education Doctoral
Abstract Functional decline is defined as the consequence of physiological changes of aging resulting in the inability to perform self-care activities independently. Hospitalized older adults are more likely to decline in functional status resulting in longer length of stay. Hospital care is often focused on treating acute illness while functional status is overlooked. Low mobility and bedrest are common occurrences during hospitalization. The most predictable and probably most preventable cause of functional decline is deconditioning from bedrest and reduced mobility. The purpose of this study was to determine if an early ambulation program can maintain functional levels for hospitalized older …
Examining The Kouzes And Posner Leadership Practices Of Elementary Principals In Central New York, Dean F. Goewey
Examining The Kouzes And Posner Leadership Practices Of Elementary Principals In Central New York, Dean F. Goewey
Education Doctoral
The study examines the Kouzes and Posner leadership practices of elementary principals. Today there is significant emphasis on principal leadership. Because of the increased accountability for elementary principals, there is an urgent need for a validated, research based leadership framework for elementary principals. The work of Kouzes and Posner is widely respected and applied in business and education and might provide a foundation for a framework of elementary leadership practices. The purpose of the study was to look critically at the Kouzes and Posner leadership practices of elementary principals. The leadership practices of elementary principals were measured using Kouzes’ and …
School Board Members’ Perceptions Of Superintendent Leadership Behaviors In Upstate New York, Linda Rae Doty
School Board Members’ Perceptions Of Superintendent Leadership Behaviors In Upstate New York, Linda Rae Doty
Education Doctoral
School board members are concerned about the number of vacancies created by retiring superintendents and the difficulty finding individuals willing to take on the challenges of running a school district (Conrad & Rosser, 2007). School board members’ perceptions of superintendent behaviors contribute to the board-superintendent relationship (Tallerico, 2000). The relationship between school board members and superintendent is critical to the effectiveness of the superintendent and the stability of leadership in the superintendent position. The purpose of the study is to improve school districts by providing research leading to positive school board-superintendent relationships that bring about stability in the superintendent position. …
Teacher Preparation And Practices Of Writing Instruction, Meghan Baggott
Teacher Preparation And Practices Of Writing Instruction, Meghan Baggott
Education Masters
This study examined how teachers were prepared to teach writing as well as what methods they use when instructing in writing. It is important for teachers to be knowledgeable of writing because it is a skill that students will continue to need after school. Data was collected from teachers through a questionnaire, field notes, and a writing sample. After analysis of the data, it was found that teachers lack the formal preparation to teach writing and modeling, providing adaptations and re-teaching of certain skills are present when instructing in writing. As writing continues to be an important skill, teachers need …
Student Perceptions Of Their Own Reading Achievement And The Motivational Factors Which Affect This Achievement, Chelsea Pierleoni
Student Perceptions Of Their Own Reading Achievement And The Motivational Factors Which Affect This Achievement, Chelsea Pierleoni
Education Masters
So many students today in the American School Systems struggle to read. Therefore, the questions arise what are students’ perceptions of their own reading achievement, and what are the motivational factors that affect this achievement. This study took place in a medium sized suburb and in three different classrooms throughout the district. The findings of this study show a student’s beliefs are not connected to his/her reading achievement or DRA levels. However, a student’s attitude and motivational levels are weakly related to their DRA levels.
Reading Motivation: The Difference Between Boys And Girls And Their Reading Preferences, Megan Mead
Reading Motivation: The Difference Between Boys And Girls And Their Reading Preferences, Megan Mead
Education Masters
This research paper examines the various factors that motivate boys and girls when it comes to reading, while also addressing the mixture of influences that impact student reading preferences. Current research claims that boys and girls have different preferences, which result in the “gender gap” that students are faced with in the schools today. Action research was conducted in which 12 students, two boys and two girls from fourth, fifth, and sixth grade, were asked to select books based on their individual reading preferences. This research found that the factors which influence boys and girls reading preferences were similar among …
Pets In The Classroom: The Difference They Can Make, Ashlea Dancer
Pets In The Classroom: The Difference They Can Make, Ashlea Dancer
Education Masters
This review observes the potential effects on students by having pets in the classroom. The author considers the effects of pets in the everyday classroom setting and through Animal Assisted Therapy Programs. It discusses what can be learned from an animal and concerns that may arise by exposing students to various animals. This review contrasts the many types of animals that may be found in the classroom to select the appropriate pet for the given environment. Twelve individuals participated in a survey to share their opinions of pets in the classroom. All participants stated that pets were in fact appropriate …
Special Education's Role In Health Education, Christina Kostadinova
Special Education's Role In Health Education, Christina Kostadinova
Education Masters
Adolescents with disabilities deserve to be taught about sex/health education issues in order to escape the unfortunate statistics awaiting them in the future if this education continues to be dismissed or simply ignored. Negative issues such as sexual abuse, substance abuse, and limited knowledge about STD’s, HIV/AIDS and safe sex can be avoided with sufficient education on these topics. Fifteen teachers at two special education high schools in Rochester N.Y were asked about current knowledge levels of their students in regards to sex/health education topics and about the programs/curricula that are implemented at their schools. The results indicate that the …